Ephedranthus pisocarpus
Ephedra nthus pisocarpus, commonly known as the Mormon tea shrub, is a resilient perennial native to the arid regions of the American Southwest. Renowned for its medicinal properties, this plant has historically been utilized by indigenous cultures for its alkaloid content, offering traditional remedies for respiratory and digestive ailments.
- Scientific name: Ephedranthus pisocarpus
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Ephedranthus pisocarpus, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Magnoliales. Finally, it is classified under the family Annonaceae and the genus Ephedranthus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Magnoliales | WCVP |
| Family | Annonaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ephedranthus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Ephedra distachya, is known by various names across different languages and regions. In English, it is commonly referred to as joint pine or common jointfir. In German, it is known as Maifeen or Sommermaifee, while in Russian, it is called makhovik (маховик). In Chinese, it is frequently called ma huang (麻黄), and in Japanese, it is called maoh (麻黄).| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is found within a specific regional territory. Its primary distribution is located in the country of Brazil. Specifically, it is situated within the Northeast region of the nation. This localized presence defines its current geographical range. Consequently, the species is characteristic of the environmental conditions found in Brazil Northeast.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ephedranthus pisocarpus has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include spathulenol.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| spathulenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ephedranthus pisocarpus has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include melanoma.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| melanoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |